Jeff Martin the lead singer of iconic Canadian rock band, The Tea Party, will be bringing his solo shows to the Coast. Martin said his favourite thing about performing was the joy that it brings. “My solo shows can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster for the audience because there are a lot of emotions that get touched upon, but the end result is that joy that they hopefully receive,” he said. “It’s the same for me, I get joy from bringing the audience to that point, it's a symbiotic relationship, to say the least.” He said going off and doing solo shows was a “different psychology”. “The solo shows are much more of an intimate affair, and it gives me a chance to be more of a storyteller. To get the background out for some of the songs is great,” Martin said. Twenty years and almost 4 million record sales later, Martin’s unique life path, musical etymology and output have placed him in a high calibre as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer while garnering acclaim from music industry stalwarts. He said he has been to Tasmania many times. “It’s one of my favourite places in Australia. I just find that the crowds are very appreciative in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport because there are a lot of international acts, but Tasmania is a place that is often missed by those touring acts, so there is much more of an appreciation in Tasmania,” Martin said. Martin said by having a signature sound it made it easier to stand out from the crowd. “These days we are flooded with music, so it’s even harder these days to get noticed. We are fortunate that we had all that success in the beginning and that it continues,” he said. Martin said he felt no pressure nowadays compared to the pressure of starting a musical career. “As a solo artist and as part of the tea party, we are very fortunate because we have a massive fan base all around the world that are so dedicated. So as long as we continue to create music that’s laced with integrity, I don't think our fans are ever going to go away. Martin will be playing at the Pub Rock Diner in Devonport on February 2. Tickets available are at moshtix.com.au

Jeff Martin will be performing at the Pub Rock Diner in Devonport

Solo show: Jeff Martin from The Tea Party will be preforming in Devonport as he tours his latest venture Stars in the Sand tour. Picture: Supplied

Jeff Martin the lead singer of iconic Canadian rock band, The Tea Party, will be bringing his solo shows to the Coast.

Martin said his favourite thing about performing was the joy that it brings.

“My solo shows can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster for the audience because there are a lot of emotions that get touched upon, but the end result is that joy that they hopefully receive,” he said.

“It’s the same for me, I get joy from bringing the audience to that point, it's a symbiotic relationship, to say the least.”

He said going off and doing solo shows was a “different psychology”.

“The solo shows are much more of an intimate affair, and it gives me a chance to be more of a storyteller. To get the background out for some of the songs is great,” Martin said.

Twenty years and almost 4 million record sales later, Martin’s unique life path, musical etymology and output have placed him in a high calibre as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer while garnering acclaim from music industry stalwarts.

He said he has been to Tasmania many times.

“It’s one of my favourite places in Australia. I just find that the crowds are very appreciative in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport because there are a lot of international acts, but Tasmania is a place that is often missed by those touring acts, so there is much more of an appreciation in Tasmania,” Martin said.

Martin said by having a signature sound it made it easier to stand out from the crowd.

“These days we are flooded with music, so it’s even harder these days to get noticed. We are fortunate that we had all that success in the beginning and that it continues,” he said.

Martin said he felt no pressure nowadays compared to the pressure of starting a musical career.

“As a solo artist and as part of the tea party, we are very fortunate because we have a massive fan base all around the world that are so dedicated. So as long as we continue to create music that’s laced with integrity, I don't think our fans are ever going to go away.

Martin will be playing at the Pub Rock Diner in Devonport on February 2. Tickets available are at moshtix.com.au